The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has dismissed its Vice Chairperson, Wambui Nyutu, a close ally of Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by its Chairperson, Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia, the commission cited her continued involvement in partisan political activities — a move it says violates both her oath of office and the law.
“The Commission unanimously resolved to relieve Ms. Nyutu of her role as Vice Chairperson of the Commission with immediate effect,” read the statement in part.
NCIC unanimously elected Dr. Dorcas Kedogo as the new Vice Chairperson, effective immediately.
Nyutu’s sacking follows a Special Commission Meeting held on July 22, 2025, where the commission stated that her conduct had become “untenable” and incompatible with her constitutional and statutory obligations.
“At its meeting on 22nd July 2025, the Commission noted with deep concern that Ms. Wambui Nyutu has since been involved in partisan political activities, including participation in meetings affiliated with a particular political party,” Kobia said.
“These actions constitute continued engagement in partisan politics, in contravention of her commitment to the Commission and in breach of the expectations of impartiality required of all Commissioners.”
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NCIC Vice Chairperson Wambui Nyutu Fired
The NCIC mentioned that it convened three prior Special Meetings — on January 3, January 23, and February 6 — to address her conduct following public remarks and appearances deemed politically partisan.
While she initially denied the allegations, the commission noted that Nyutu later issued an apology and made a formal promise to steer clear of political activity — a promise that appears to have been short-lived.
The commission said it initiated the formal process to remove her from her role as Commissioner, invoking Section 23 of the National Cohesion and Integration Act (CAP 7N) and other relevant constitutional mechanisms.
“The Commission will formally notify the relevant appointing authority in this regard,” Kobia added.
At the same time, NCIC distanced itself from any political pronouncements made by Nyutu, asserting that such statements were made in her personal capacity and do not reflect the Commission’s official position.
Nyutu has on many occasions been spotted at rallies and events organized by the former Deputy President and is seen as a vocal critic of President William Ruto’s administration.
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About Wambui
Wambui holds a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi, a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law, and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi.
Nyutu is also a Certified Professional Mediator from the Mediation Training Institute East Africa and holds a certification in Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Prior to her appointment as a Commissioner at the NCIC in 2019, she served as a Director at the National Irrigation Board of Kenya from 2018.
She also worked as a Legal Assistant at Kiragu Wathuta & Co. Advocates in 2017 and as a Legal Secretary at Peman Consultants from 2016 to 2019.
In 2018, she was awarded the Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW) by His Excellency, the 4th President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta.
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